For the small permanent population, life can be very demanding particularly over the winter. But in the summer the island is an increasingly popular holiday destination and now more property than ever… Read moreAudio

Most of Great Barrier Island's twenty eight thousand hectares is owned by DOC. The island is home to fewer than a thousand people, many of whom struggle to find worthwhile work there. David Steemson's… Read moreAudio

Great Barrier Island is home to fewer than a thousand people, many of whom struggle to find worthwhile work there. Marine farming could provide jobs for islanders, and the government is considering… Read moreAudio

The sparsely populated landscape of rugged hills and beautiful beaches of Great Barrier Island is a draw card for tourists looking for a bit of a wilderness experience. Some locals think ecotourism is… Read moreAudio